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A map of the districts for the Watauga County Board of Commissioners in 2024. A 2023 bill required voters to live in the district where they vote for commissioner.
Local voters file lawsuit against the Watauga County Board of Elections
Ashton Ahart, Senior News Reporter • October 5, 2025

A group of voters filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina Thursday, challenging the Watauga County Board of Elections and two Senate bills passed by the North Carolina General Assembly. The challenge is against Senate Bill 759 and Senate Bill 912, which the complaint reads are discriminatory...

Appalachian Theatre welcomes community members to keynote and concert Hope after Helene
October 1, 2025

Hope after Helene: a community keynote and concert with David LaMotte was held on King Street in honor of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane...

This Week in History: The ToughMan Competition
September 29, 2025

Emma Ross curated this story by Matt Bielejeski, which The Appalachian published Oct. 1, 1998. “C’mon, hit somebody!” These words,...

The Appalachian remembers Hurricane Helene one year later
September 27, 2025

Sept. 27, 2025, marks the one year since Hurricane Helene impacted Western North Carolina. At least 108 North Carolinians died from Helene, making...

This Week in History: Geography offers new B.S. degree
September 24, 2025

Colin Wishneski curated this story by Mark Kreuzwieser, which The Appalachian published September 23, 1975. A new B.S. degree in Geography...

Wood ties program scoring record as Mountaineers tie Chanticleers

October 2, 2025

App State men’s golf secured its second consecutive fourth-place finish in the Ironwood Collegiate Classic in Greenville, North Carolina Sunday and Monday....

October 1, 2025

Senior Savannah Dada-Mascoll and junior Naledi Manyube traveled to Cary, North Carolina Sept. 20-28 for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All Americas...

October 1, 2025

App State field hockey upset No. 18 James Madison University by a score of 5-4 Sunday. James Madison scored early in the first quarter, but App State...

September 29, 2025

App State football made the cross-country trip to Boise, Idaho and squared off against Boise State Saturday, but were stomped by the Broncos 47-14. Three...

Rosen Concert Hall hosts performances honoring Hispanic heritage

October 5, 2025

Twelve couples battled on the dance floor Tuesday, performing viral TikTok songs that culminated in a controversial elimination.   Individual...

October 5, 2025

Carefully chosen fabric is woven together through textiles, fiber and paint as one artist works to debut their solo show, packing a crucial message. Toni...

October 2, 2025

If you are looking for a show combining musicals, teenage drama and comedy, “Glee” might be the perfect show for you. Along with the endless drama,...

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